Overview
- The Padres announced they reinstated RHP Jeremiah Estrada from the 15-day injured list, with RHP David Morgan sent to Triple-A El Paso.
- Estrada is expected to slot back into late innings as the primary bridge to Miller and could pitch this weekend against the White Sox.
- He opened 2026 at 1-1 with a 5.14 ERA after an early rough patch, then threw two scoreless rehab outings following a dip in fastball velocity.
- Union-Tribune reporter Jeff Sanders noted Estrada touched 98 mph in rehab, pointing to regained life on his heater.
- San Diego’s bullpen has underdelivered so far, ranking 17th in ERA, and the relief corps took both losses in the most recent Cubs series.